Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Bob Gualtieri fends off Everett RIce in the primary election to win a spot on the Republican ticket in November.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri fended off challenger and former sheriff Everett Rice in Tuesday's primary, picking up about 57 percent of the vote to Rice's 42 percent. He will face Democratic challenger Scott Swope and independent candidate Greg Pound in the November general election. Gualtieri celebrated his victory Tuesday evening at Bascom's Chop House in Clearwater. Watch the accompanying video to see Gualtieri's remarks and reaction from his supporters. Related Coverage:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Al Reuchel, Bay News 9 senior anchor, weighs in on what voters may have taken away after the Pinellas County Sheriff Candidate debate on Tuesday night.
Bay News 9 Senior News Anchor Al Ruechel says he's moderated 30 to 40 debates in his career, however, this debate was more fun and natural. Ruechel calls the evening a success and believes some candidates were more prepared than others, in an analysis after the Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate on Tuesday at Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center in Clearwater. He believes voters were able to get to know the candidates and where they stand on issues such as immigration, prescription drugs, balancing the budget and cutting programs. Watch the video attached to this story to hear Ruechel's debate analysis. You can also watch the entire two-hour debate in three sections on Patch. Watch each of the candidates describe their …
Everett Rice shares his highlight of the evening after a heated Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate at Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center on Tuesday, July 17.
Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Everett Rice, Scott Swope, Bob Gualtieri and Greg Pound participated in a two-hour live debate sponsored by Patch.com, Bay News 9 and the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum. Candidates were asked about cutting programs, immigration, prescription drugs, Pinellas Safe Harbor, spending and more. Following the debate, each candidate was asked: "What do you feel is the highlight tonight?" and also, if he had anything else he's like to add. Watch the short interview attached to this article to hear more from Everett Rice. Related Coverage:
Greg Pound shares his highlight of the evening after a heated Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate at Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center on Tuesday, July 17.
Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Greg Pound, Everett Rice, Scott Swope and Bob Gualtieri participated in a two-hour live debate sponsored by Patch.com, Bay News 9 and the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum. Candidates were asked about cutting programs, immigration, prescription drugs, Safe Harbor, spending and more. Following the debate, each candidate was asked: "What do you feel is the highlight tonight?" and also, if he had anything else he's like to add. Watch the short interview attached to this article to hear more from Greg Pound. Related Coverage:
Interim Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and challengers Everett Rice, Scott Swope and Greg Pound squared off in Tuesday night's debate. But it was Rice and Gualtieri, who stole the show as they vie for the Republican nomination.
While there were four candidates participating at Tuesday night's Pinellas County Sheriff debate in Clearwater, much of the event centered on the two men vying for the Republican nomination for sheriff. Interim Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and former Sheriff Everett Rice traded barbs throughout much of the evening on each other's record, campaign fliers and future issues. Democratic nominee Scott Swope was involved in most of the major policy discussions, while write-in candidate Greg Pound was largely ignored after responding to most questions with nearly the same answer. Candidates were asked about immigration, open-carry laws, combating pill mills, homelessness, the budget and special interest groups. Gualtieri, appointed to his current …
Scott Swope shares his highlight of the evening after a heated Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate at Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center on Tuesday, July 17.
Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Scott Swope, Everett Rice, Bob Gualtieri and Greg Pound participated in a two-hour live debate sponsored by Patch.com, Bay News 9 and the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum. Candidates were asked about cutting programs, immigration, prescription drugs, Safe Harbor, spending and more. Following the debate, each candidate was asked: "What do you feel is the highlight tonight?" and also, if he had anything else he's like to add. Watch the short interview attached to this article to hear more from Scott Swope. Related Coverage:
Bob Gualtieri shares his highlight of the evening after a heated Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate at Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center on Tuesday, July 17.
Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Bob Gualtieri, Scott Swope, Everett Rice and Greg Pound participated in a two-hour live debate sponsored by Patch.com, Bay News 9 and the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum. Candidates were asked about cutting programs, immigration, prescription drugs, Safe Harbor, spending and more. Following the debate, each candidate was asked: "What do you feel is the highlight tonight?" and also, if he had anything else he's like to add. Watch the short interview attached to this article to hear more from Bob Gualtieri. Related Coverage:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Each week, we're asking each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates a question that's important to you, the voter, so you can be informed come ballot time. This week, we asked: Bob Gualtieri answers: There are three certainties about the Sheriff's Office contracting with a city to be its law enforcement provider: 1) the city and its citizens will save a significant amount of money, if for no other reason than economies of scale; 2) the city will receive as good or better law enforcement services than it is currently receiving from its own police department, including "personalized service" and maintaining control of its policing; and 3) it is an emotionally charged issue that evokes significant debate on both sides of the issue. I …
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Each week, we're asking each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates a question that's important to you, the voter, so you can be informed come ballot time. This week, we asked: Greg Pound answers: CONSOLIDATION IS POLITICAL POSTURING. It’s about more money for the boys at the top and a tighter grip on our liberties. Once again we do not have a money problem we have government corruption problem with elected leader in Florida. Please watch this on the consolidation of Okaloosa County, FL law enforcement. It’s called corruption and we, the people, are paying for it. The issue of consolidation, or contracting, law enforcement, fire services or other public safety agencies has become one of the most critical threats to those citizens of …
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Each week, we're asking each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates a question that's important to you, the voter, so you can be informed come ballot time. This week, we asked: Everett Rice answers: The sheriff’s approach when a city is considering to consolidate its police department with the sheriff’s office is one in which I have unique and extensive experience. When I previously served as your sheriff I merged six city police departments into the sheriff’s office. This was unprecedented, in that, no prior sheriff merged so many police departments into the sheriff’s office. For years Pinellas County led the state in this regard. My approach has been to meet the city’s request for information and educate both the city officials and …
Brynn L
2:23 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Jason...can you going to take the comments which are many with VALIDITY to the city or the PCSO that are made about the SOUTHSIDE? more ›